Elbasan Tava (Unsuz)
Elbasan Casserole (Flour-Free Lamb with Creamy Yogurt Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used as a thickener in the yogurt-egg sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy baked lamb dish originating from Elbasan, Albania, but popular in Turkish cuisine. Tender lamb pieces are cooked and then baked with a savory sauce made from full-fat yogurt, egg yolks, and butter. Traditionally, a small amount of flour is used for thickening, which is omitted for this keto version.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, plain full-fat yogurt, eggs (yolks for sauce), butter, garlic, dried mint, salt, black pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used as a thickener in the yogurt-egg sauce. Verify yogurt is plain, unsweetened, and full-fat.
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener in the sauce (must be omitted), low-fat or sweetened yogurt, excessive garlic.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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